Topic of the Month (May 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Circular construction for a sustainable building sector". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Bio-based and low carbon materials
- Life cycle analysis
- Circular economy principles
and more!
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The Global Lighthouse Network recognises top-performing sustainability sites that have reduced emissions, waste, and resource consumption through innovative technologies. These sites inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in the built environment.
News
10/03/2025
This research examines how stakeholders can promote green and circular building concepts through decision-support models, market insights, and strategies to enhance sustainability in construction projects.
News
04/03/2025
Using local building materials boosts local economies, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances economic resilience.
News
27/02/2025
A new framework using deep learning and remote sensing accurately identifies building materials, enabling sustainable urban planning and carbon reduction.
News
24/02/2025
This review explores the potential of timber bamboo as a sustainable construction material, emphasising its carbon-capturing properties and the need for cost competitiveness to drive widespread adoption and significant climate benefits.
Publication
24/02/2025
The critical role of strategic partnerships lies in driving innovation to tackle India’s urbanisation challenges by reducing carbon emissions through sustainable building practices and collaborative efforts.
News
21/02/2025
Northumbria University is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve construction waste management and sustainability, promoting recycling and circular economy practices.
News
19/02/2025
Materials passports digitally track construction materials, enabling reuse, reducing waste, and supporting a circular economy in the built environment.
News
10/02/2025
This paper presents a novel, portable recycling process for waste bitumen-based roofing materials (BBRM), producing a durable, flexible composite with superior strength and resistance, suitable for construction applications.
Publication
07/02/2025
The City of London Corporation's new 'Planning for Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)' aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 through sustainable building practices, focusing on retrofit, energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate resilience.
News
06/02/2025